How many syllables in "crossbow"?

"crossbow" has 2 syllabes (cross - bow).

How to divide "crossbow"?

"crossbow" divides into 2 parts: cross · bow.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"crossbow": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:cross·bow

Accent principal

CROSS-bow(cross · bow)● ○

Stress in "crossbow" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkrɔs.boʊ⁄

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IPAˈkrɔs.boʊ

Syllabescross·bow

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How many syllables in "crossbow"?: "crossbow" has 2 syllabes (cross - bow).
How to divide "crossbow"?: "crossbow" divides into 2 parts: cross · bow.
Where is the stress in "crossbow"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "crossbow"?: Say each syllable slowly (cross... bow) and listen on SayItVid.